re:Sherline retrofit

Peter,
The sherline 2000 is a poor cnc compared to the 5400, IMO. It is LESS
stiff, REQUIRES more setup (and setup checking). Just as you
suspected :-)

For an experienced machinist it can be a good choice. For a beginner,
I'd say stick with the 5400!

Obviously, you DO get the possibility of greater travels, but the
price of this flexibility is, well; Flex-ability!!!

Also, the 2000 is still a 3 axis machine. The fact that it is
ADJUSTABLE in 8 axes does not mean those are controlled axes.

Hope this helps.

Ballendo

>The Sherline 5400 is a 3 axis, while the 2000 is a
>bigger envelope 5 (or 8?) axis machine. If for the
>moment, only 3 or at most 4 axis is required, will CNC
>retrofiting the Sherline2000 mill lead to extra
>problems (extra degree of freedom of movement leading
>to more sources for error in positioning, greater
>possibility for unwanted/unplanned movements, etc.).
>Thank you for your patience.
>NP.